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Traveler Guitar Escape MK-II Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

Traveler Guitar Escape MK-II Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Deluxe Gig Bag)
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I really didn't understand the design of this product; when i purchased it. But this is a truly awesome design. This is a professional instrument. Incredibly portable. I feel fortunate that this "new" design of this established product, just one year old; is really the finest evolution of the Traveler product line to date; and I purchased it at this time. The sound is quite natural when paired with an Acoustic AMP. If not paired with an Amp; but used purely as a traveling guitar for practice; this works without using the included headphones, and built-in pre-amp; just as a very high-end finger board! However when used with headphones; I jsut used my professional in-the-ear Sure 500s; I can fade into a practice world, in the middle of anywhere! The string action is entirely natural; pre-amp /pick-up design, a totally high-end purist level design. Who cares the design turns heads; the product alllows me to take concert level performance, anywhere, any time, in a minimalist package. See my review of the Fliptone Amp. You won't be disappointed! One reviewer was disamyed body of the unit says made in China; unfortunately, that is a testament of the "times" and not a statement about the instruments quality, whcih bespeaks from it's heritage, from its' multi-national designers and manufacturers! The feel of the instrument, is almost like an illusionary moment; in that it's size, feels so entirely natural! See my related review for the AMP!FlipTone v.25 Portable Guitar Amp

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Aria AS-100C Sinsonido Travel Guitar - Classical Review

Aria AS-100C Sinsonido Travel Guitar - Classical
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I bought a Soloette classical, then had a chance to test the Aria Sinsonido AS 100-C. It is almost identical, with very similar sound and controls. And why not since the Aria is a licensed design from Wright, the makers of the Soloette. It also uses a Wright Technology pickup system. If what you seek is a practice guitar, not a concert performer, buy the Aria Sinsonido and save yourself about $340.

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Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar, Red Review

Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar, Red
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I did a lot of research for a travel friendly electric guitar and this one came out on top for me. Price wasn't nearly as big a factor for me as small size, good quality, comfortable feel, and a FULL SIZED fret board.
At 28" the Speedster is small enough to use in a tight space and you don't have to get used to a scaled down fret board like some of the competitors like the PalmGuitar and Lapstick, both of which are also much more expensive.
As much as I like the Steinberger as a travel friendly alternative, the Speedster is 2" shorter, and less expensive. One thing that is nice about the cost is you won't feel bad if it gets knocked around in the overhead bin or in the back of your car.
The removable arm looks cool but I don't find it's necessary when using a strap. I leave it at home and use the extra space in the gig bag for my headphone amp, capo, cable, and extra strings.
It should be noted that you won't be able to install a pair of strap locks so I highly recommend a self-locking guitar strap. I really like the Planet Lock Strap made by Planet Waves. For the headphone amp I bought the iGTR and really like it. Great effects, allows for mp3 player and headphone connection, and I can even connect to my iPod speaker for use as an amplifier!
Planet Waves 1-3/4" Planet Lock Strap, Black
Waves iGTR Personal Guitar Processor

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The Traveler Speedster Electric Guitar sports a modern-retro look and it's designed for performance with a high-output dual-rail humbucker pickup, a unique roller-style bridge, plus volume and tone controls. The Speedster boasts quality chrome hardware, a rosewood fretboard, and 24-3/4-inch scale. Upper armrest detaches for travel. This Traveler electric is great for the rocker on the run. Includes gig bag.

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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric w/Gig Bag Review

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric w/Gig Bag
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I'm a guitar student and travel several times a year for several days at a time. I have been frustrated by losing days of practice because of the travel. I didn't want the expense, extra bulk, and risk to my guitar of taking it on flights. I did a Google search for a small guitar that might be able to go with me and found this guitar at Amazon.com. I read the reviews, which were quite positive, and ordered it overnight since I had a flight in 1 day. Not only was the size just what I needed (It fits easily in the overhead, and qualifies as a personal item) but the price was great! It comes with a padded soft travel case that has a zipper pocket. I am delighted! It is (very) light, has a full sized neck, and has a pickup so I can plug into my TASCAM CD-GT2 CD Guitar Trainer and with a small set of headphones I can practice without disturbing anyone. Excellent quality workmanship. I strongly recommened consideration of this guitar. It may be Too light for some but I love it!

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Traveler Guitar Escape MK-II Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

Traveler Guitar Escape MK-II Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Deluxe Gig Bag)
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Great value, compact, sturdy with a nice sound. It feels well made and is aesthetically pleasing. I am learning guitar and I travel with work. This allows me to practice on the road or wearing headphones at home. Fits easily in to overhead lockers - domestic or international. No problems with cabin crew or security in the UK, USA or Middle East. The gig bag is a real bonus.

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Like the other models in the Escape MK-II line, this steel-stringed travel guitar is packed with improved ergonomics and popular features. A 22-fret, full 25-1/2 inch scale, 12"-radiused fingerboard and a comfortable body profile make this instrument feel like a traditional guitar. Comes with onboard electronics with a 2-band EQ, and can be plugged directly into a traditional amplifier for live applications. Every Escape MK-II comes equipped with a custom L.R. Baggs Hybrid-Element headphone amplifier, headphones, elegant binding, ebonized fingerboard, traditional finish options and a top-of-the-line gig bag.

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Traveler Ultra Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar with Gig Bag Review

Traveler Ultra Light Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar with Gig Bag
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I've had various travel guitars- I have a Taylor Big Baby, and used to own a Martin Backpacker- but I was looking for something that was more portable than either- something small enough to pack inside a suitcase and carry on vacation. I wasn't looking something with great sound, or something stageworthy, just something with a full sized neck to practice on when I was away from home.
I tried one of the Travelers that comes with both piezo and magnetic pickups at a local guitar discount chain, and I liked the feel (though not the painted finish); it was the only model they had, so I decided to do a buit more research into the range. Back home, I looked at the Traveler Guitars web site, and this model caught my eye- no electronics, piezo pickup only, but it was light, tiny, and came in an attractive natural finish. And the price was right, too. I decided to chance it.
It arrived this morning, and I've been playing with it most of the day. Fit and finish is very good, if simple, and the feel of the neck is excellent. The neck in particular shows a lot of care, with all the frets carefully hand-filed and shaped- no sharp edges here, like on so many inexpensive imports. Traveler is either doing a lot of QC on these guitars when they arrive, or they've found a really good shop to produce them.
Despite the odd shape and lack of a headstock, it's easy to play. I found that a strap was more comfortable for me than the clip-on lap support, but thanks to the light weight, even without the strap or the lap support it's easy to hold.
Plugged into a standard guitar amp- a Tech21 Trademark 30- the sound was not very good- too much of that piezo twang, and an uneven balance. But plugged into the high-impedance (10 megohm) input of my Acoustic Image Contra, the sound was surprisingly good- better than a lot of much more expensive, piezo outfitted instruments I've tried. Using my K&K Preamp with a short (6") patch cord also delivered a much improved sound.
In summary, I'm very happy with this guitar (in fact, I've got in on my lap as I type this). It's tiny enough to travel everywhere, and with the right amplification, it sounds very good. In fact, I'm thinking the Traveler bass guitar might be a nice addition to the collection, too.

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Sharing the most basic components with our flagship model, the Pro-Series, the Traveler Ultra-Light Travel Guitar offers players a full-scale guitar to take on the road when weight and size requirements are strict. This guitar comes complete with an acoustic piezo pickup, a lightweight detachable lap rest frame, and a gig bag. The Ultra-Light is the perfect solution for players on-the-go and on a budget. This full 24-3/4 inch scale guitar weighs less than 3 pounds, making it the lightest and most compact guitar in the Traveler family.

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Traveler Guitar Pro Series Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Maple, Deluxe Gig Bag) Review

Traveler Guitar Pro Series Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar (Steel String, Maple, Deluxe Gig Bag)
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I've had my traveler guitar for 10 years and absolutely love it. It's been all over the world with me and I've gigged with it for hundreds of fellow GIs at austere locations around the globe. People are constantly amazed by how good of a sound comes from such a small guitar. I usually play it through a Korg Pandora for headphones or when I'm using a PA. When I'm in a hotel room I take a Roland Micro Cube or Johnson mini amp along depending on my luggage space and they each sound great with the Traveler. I've spent over a decade trying every portable guitar set-up that I could find and I've yet to see anything that I like more than this!

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The amazing design of the Traveler Pro makes it the only travel guitar to feature a full 24-3/4" scale fretboard. It also has an internal resonant pickup coupled with a unique Stethophone headset that allows private listening without an external power source. When you do plug it in, it gives you a choice or mix of a custom acoustic pickup and a traditional single coil. The Traveler Pro weighs only 3-1/2 lbs. and is only 28" long, making it about as portable as a guitar can be. Made entirely of one piece of American hard maple.

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